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Talbot's Damsel

Talbot's Demoiselle

Family: PomacentridaeChrysiptera talbotiPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy David Brough

   This is a young specimen of the Talbot's Damsel or Talbot's Demoiselle, about 1 inch long. Its a very beautiful fish with typical Damselfish behavior, very active and a great eater!

   The Talbot's Damsel or Talbot's Demoiselle is hardy, often available and of a medium price. They generally cost just a bit more than some of the more commonly available damsels. A great addition when you have a chance to get them!

For more Information on keeping this fish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium

Geographic Distribution Chrysiptera talboti Data provided by FishBase.org Scientific Classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Pomacentridae

Habitat: Natural geographic location:    Talbot's Damsel or Talbot's Demoiselle are found in many locations including the Indo-Australian Archipelago: this includes Thailands' Andaman Sea, Indonesia, Ashmore Reef in the Timor Sea. the Great Barrier Reef, New Guinea, New Britain, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji Islands. Inhabits inshore and offshore coral reefs. Can be found at depths of 6 to 35 meters.

Status:    These fish are not listed on the IUCN Red List.

Maintenance difficulty:    The Talbot's Damsel or Talbot's Demoiselle is among the easiest of all marine fish to keep.

Maintenance:    This fish will readily eat all kinds of live, frozen, and flake foods and algae. Finely chopped meaty foods (like brine shrimp) can be fed regularly. It is best to feed small amounts several times a day.

Foods:    All kinds. See "maintenance" above.

Social Behaviors:    Like all damselfish, they can be territorial and aggressive, especially as they get older. Can be kept together and with other larger fish but watch them closely to be sure their aggression doesn't become destructive.

Sex: Sexual differences:    Not Known.

Light: Recommended light levels:    No special requirements.

Breeding/Reproduction:    Some of the damselfish have been bred in captivity. See general breeding techniques under Clownfish on the marine breeding page.

Temperature:    No special requirements.

Length/Diameter of fish:    Talbot's Damsel or Talbot's Demoiselle adults can grow to 4.5 cm ( 1.77 inches).

Minimum Tank Length/Size:    A minimum 20 gallon aquarium is recommended.

Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong    No special requirements.

Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom    Swims at all levels of the aquarium.

Availability:    This fish is available from time to time.

Author: David Brough. CFS.

• Chrysiptera talboti : $6.99

Chrysiptera Talboti Talbots Damsel Offered By: That Pet Place Price: $6.99

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Sherry Dryden - 2010-03-10 We just started our Saltwater aquarium about 2 months ago. Everything is great! We purchased a Talbot's Damsel. We have been watching him closely and he has been picking up shells and moving from behind a piece of Coral. Is this normal? Nesting? He is really a lot of fun to watch! Has any one else seen this activity. Reply

mel - 2004-04-11 I have one of these little guys, alone in a 10 gallon, I like him alot. Hes got a great curious personality and is extremely easy to care for, and pretty to boot. Reply

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